The Emerson women’s volleyball team has taken up a fantastic initiative to raise funds for breast cancer. The team is all set to organize the Dig Pink Game this year. It’s an initiative to raise funds for breast cancer patients. Last year the same team organized the Can Play Project.

We all know that October is breast cancer awareness month. So the team is organizing the Dig Pink Game to raise money for the Side-Out Foundation. Rick Dunetz founded this organization to fund Breast Cancer Research. Hopefully, the team can raise a sufficient amount of funds.

Breast Cancer- A Serious Cause of Concern

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is one of the biggest cause of concern. Breast Cancer accounts for 30 percent of all cancers found in woman. So, this initiative allows the players, coaches and the community members to contribute towards cancer. Moreover, the funds raised are used to create a positive impact on the disease.

Head coach Ben Read shared his experience while speaking to berkeleybeakon : “We’ve been doing it because almost everyone has been touched by cancer in some form or another,” said Read. “It’s something we do to raise awareness and help raise a little money towards the Side-Out Foundation.” 

The side out foundation not only funds breast research cancer but also does its own. In the year 2010, they started their own research on the process of biopsy. Over the years, the organization has taken massive strides in helping with the treatment of the disease. Hopefully, they can continue their good work.

Emerson College organizes the Dig Pink Games itself. However, other colleges, high schools, junior colleges and youth games can host games as well. Emerson College does a fantastic job of conducting these events. They set up informational posters, balloons and streamers which lights up the whole environment.

“We try to do a little bit more than we did each year,” said Read. “The team will hang out in the skybox and make some posters a day or two before; a little bit of a bonding activity.”

An Initiative to Help Patients

The initiative taken up by the Emerson Volleyball Team is of the highest order. It not only helps the victims but also creates awareness around the society. Such events help the society to come together and fight against a serious disease. Hopefully, the other teams in the locality will also come up with their own initiative. Also, it provides a platform to showcase the volleyball talents as well.

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It is important to understand the importance of such events. Breast Cancer is a life-threatening disease and people should come forward and help each other. What initiatives would help in raising more funds? Let us know about your thoughts in the comments section below.

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